"The Auto Boys' Vacation" by James A. Braden is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story follows a group of adventurous boys known as the Auto Boys as they embark on a vacation filled with unexpected challenges and mysteries, particularly revolving around a stolen car—a six-cylinder vehicle called the Big Six. The main characters, including Billy Worth and Paul Jones, are faced with various twists of fortune as they navigate their quest to reclaim their lost automobile. At the start of the story, the Auto Boys, having experienced a series of misfortunes connected to their automobile journey, find themselves dealing with the homicide of their dog while also searching for their stolen vehicle. In the midst of their worries, they encounter an old man named Mr. Peek, who shares his own troubling experiences with prowlers in his neighborhood. As the boys dig deeper into the mystery of their lost car and the peculiar happenings around them, they refine their plan to solve the case. Their determination marks the beginning of a captivating adventure filled with camaraderie, suspense, and a touch of nostalgia for a simpler time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)